Senior Tax Manager

Ascend Group

Senior Tax Manager leading and managing complex tax engagements for closely held multi-tiered entities. Delivering internal and external client service with a focus on leadership and team development.

Posted 5/16/2026full-timeSan Diego • California • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $169,000 - $219,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Tax Consulting and Compliance: This position will work directly with clients assisting them with their planning and lead and ensure the team maintains a high degree of accuracy and timeliness of the preparation of tax returns, estimates and projections.
Team Leadership: Work to ensure your team is engaged and excited by listening and assisting in the development of team members’ goals to meet department objectives while also providing opportunities for them to grow.
Client Service: Deliver quality internal and external client service, in accordance with the Firm’s values, in order to build and maintain client loyalty and teamwork by contributing to a positive client and team member experience.
Continuous Process Improvement: Focus on solutions and problem solving creatively in order to help make timely decisions by translating requests into action.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in accounting or business with a certificate in accounting from an accredited university
Minimum of 10 years of increasing levels of responsibility in tax with a regional or large local CPA firm
Must be an Active CPA
Prior tax experience with Partnerships, S-Corps, and Pass-Through Entities
Demonstrably strong leadership skills
In-depth knowledge of tax laws and regulations
Ability to interact well with others in a team environment, as well as being able to work independently

Benefits

Comp & perks

Flexible PTO
Above Industry Average Number of Holidays
Medical, LTD, Dental Insurance
Excellent Voluntary Insurance Options
401(k) Matching
Discretionary Bonus
Core Hours Allowing for Flexible Work Schedule/ No Mandatory Saturdays
Commitment to Professional Development

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Hard Skills & Tools

tax consultingtax compliancetax returns preparationtax estimatestax projectionstax lawstax regulationsPartnershipsS-CorpsPass-Through Entities

Soft Skills

team leadershipclient serviceproblem solvingcommunicationteam engagementgoal developmentclient loyaltycreativityindependenceinterpersonal skills

Certifications

CPA